Job Announcement: University of Minnesota

Modified: General Linguistics: Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Employer:		University of Minnesota Program in Linguistics http://linguistics.umn.edu/
Rank or Title:		Assistant Professor
Linguistic Field(s):		General Linguistics
LL Issue:		18.2153
Date Posted:		15-Jun-2007
Job Description:		The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities seeks outstanding candidates for a temporary Assistant Professor/Instructor for the 2007-08 academic year in the Linguistics Program in the College of Liberal Arts. This temporary appointment (T) will be 100% for the nine-month period of August 27, 2007 through May 25, 2008 with a salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The person may have a specialization in any area of linguistic theory. Preference will be given to candidates in areas of specialization for which there is the greatest need. The person will be expected to teach at least two sections of Introduction to Linguistics and courses assigned from among Language and Society, Languages of the World, Phonology, Syntax, or a seminar, depending upon the person's area of specialization. Other responsibilities include engaging in program research and providing service to the Program, College, and University. Qualifications: Essential qualifications include an ABD in Linguistics and at least one year of college level teaching experience in Linguistics. Preferred qualifications include a PhD in Linguistics and at least two years' experience teaching Linguistics courses at the college level. Candidates will be expected to provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Visiting faculty will be appointed at the rank of their home institution. Application Instructions: To apply for this position, visit the website listed below, requisition #148878. Click on "apply for this posting" and follow the instructions. You will be given an opportunity to submit a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names/addresses/email addresses and phone numbers of three references. In addition to the materials submitted electronically, please arrange for graduate transcripts (copies acceptable), sample publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to be sent directly to the Search Committee. Send materials to: Search Committee, ESL Institute of Linguistics, ESL, and Slavic Languages & Literatures 214 Nolte Center University of Minnesota 315 Pillsbury Drive SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Review of applications will begin on July 27, 2007. Position is open until filled. Please contact the Institute with any questions (612) 624-3331. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Application Deadline:		16-Jan-2007 Flexible Deadline
Application Address:		Jeanette Gundel Linguistics Search Committee, ILES University of Minnesota, 214 Nolte Center 315 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
Application Email:		click here to access email
Application URL:		https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp
Contact Information:		Professor Jeanette Gundel click here to access email Phone: 612-624-7564 Fax: 612-624-4579

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